Freshwater Newbie ForumThis forum is for those who are just starting out with their new fresh water aquarium. Remember, the only bad questions are the ones not asked.Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:53:41 +0000Tue, 26 Sep 2017 21:53:41 +0000AquariaCentral.comhttps://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/forums/freshwater-newbie-forum.20/
Cloudy tank won't clear upTue, 26 Sep 2017 18:13:20 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/cloudy-tank-wont-clear-up.287348/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/cloudy-tank-wont-clear-up.287348/invalid@example.com (FishyWarrior)FishyWarrior
When i first started up the tank i had the same cloudiness that i expected from first putting water in, but all that cleared up in about a day or two. The cycle was completed very quickly because i used filter media from my other established tank to help this one along and i put my betta in a week later. All was good for several weeks but now, after i cleaned the...

Cloudy tank won't clear up]]>38Please help my Goldfish Fred be healthy and happyMon, 25 Sep 2017 18:06:31 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/please-help-my-goldfish-fred-be-healthy-and-happy.287331/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/please-help-my-goldfish-fred-be-healthy-and-happy.287331/invalid@example.com (Ashley Lamoreaux)Ashley LamoreauxPlease help my Goldfish Fred be healthy and happy]]>2I'm ready to own my first, real tank. But first, some questions?Mon, 25 Sep 2017 11:53:49 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/im-ready-to-own-my-first-real-tank-but-first-some-questions.287378/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/im-ready-to-own-my-first-real-tank-but-first-some-questions.287378/invalid@example.com (Kaitlyn)Kaitlyn
I recently decided I wanted to run a real tank. Growing up, I always got the goldfish from carnival games, just to take them home and stick them in a small bowl (I swear, those bowls must be less than a gallon?!), some glow in the dark gravel and a bright pink, fake plant.

Well, not anymore.

I'm ready to own a beautiful tank with lots of live plants, live food, amazing, healthy bacteria. The works!

Currently, what I have up and running is as such:

A Top Fin...

I'm ready to own my first, real tank. But first, some questions?]]>9My betta fish is hanging out in the corners and edges.Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:25:06 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/my-betta-fish-is-hanging-out-in-the-corners-and-edges.287357/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/my-betta-fish-is-hanging-out-in-the-corners-and-edges.287357/invalid@example.com (Novial)Novial5Betta fish plus...? (2.5 gallon tank)Mon, 25 Sep 2017 00:15:34 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/betta-fish-plus-2-5-gallon-tank.287311/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/betta-fish-plus-2-5-gallon-tank.287311/invalid@example.com (JCKey618)JCKey618
I used to be an avid aquarium guy, had a 55 gallon tank, pre-cycled it, researched a lot before getting fish, etc, etc. Had to give away tank a few years ago because of moving for medical school, now married with a couple young kids and no time for a big tank but thought a fish might be a good first pet for my young boys. This is all to say I have some background in keeping fish but it's been a while.

Went to the pet store and got a Aqueon Minibow 2.5 gallon with light and filter...

First, the title:
Try to make your title as descriptive as possible. It's your first point of contact with those who will read and hopefully help you out, so it should be clear what you're seeking. A vague title might not necessarily drive off someone who knows the answer, but a good, clear...

Posting questions and getting help]]>34Neon Tetra Help, Please, Thanks.Mon, 11 Sep 2017 08:25:01 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/neon-tetra-help-please-thanks.287286/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/neon-tetra-help-please-thanks.287286/invalid@example.com (Neutral_Water)Neutral_WaterNeon Tetra Help, Please, Thanks.]]>20Creatures to aerate 7 gallon?Fri, 08 Sep 2017 18:05:19 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/creatures-to-aerate-7-gallon.287329/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/creatures-to-aerate-7-gallon.287329/invalid@example.com (Gianna)GiannaCreatures to aerate 7 gallon?]]>3If you need help identifying your fish post a pic here and I'll help.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 18:07:55 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/if-you-need-help-identifying-your-fish-post-a-pic-here-and-ill-help.287327/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/if-you-need-help-identifying-your-fish-post-a-pic-here-and-ill-help.287327/invalid@example.com (Questions)Questions
Im bored and have nothing to do right now so I thought I'll ask if anyone need helps identifying their fish.I am no expert in this but I'll check in all my fish encyclopedias to identify your fish.Send a reply with a picture of your fish and I'll try to help you.]]>1Repopulating my tankSun, 03 Sep 2017 04:09:26 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/repopulating-my-tank.287315/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/repopulating-my-tank.287315/invalid@example.com (Heimao)Heimao
All ten of my fish died from ich recently, and I'd like to start over. I washed the tank out (no soap), and washed my ornaments in hydrogen peroxide. Is there anything else I can do to ensure that my tank is ok to it fish in?
Thanks!]]>5Fish massacre!Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:10:22 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/fish-massacre.287301/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/fish-massacre.287301/invalid@example.com (Heimao)Heimao
I'm so upset-ALL but two of the fish in my large tank died overnight- 8 fish! They were fine yesterday, and this morning I had a pile of dead fish. Only the red guppy and a zebra Dannio survived. Water temp is 74, I do 40% water changes every week. I have a biowheel. The water is clear, and I don't overfeed. The ph is 7 and the nitrites and nitrates are fine. No idea what happened! I want to start over, and need to know how to sterilize the tank, please! One molly did have small...

Fish massacre!]]>9Dropsy?Tue, 29 Aug 2017 02:36:43 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/dropsy.287305/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/dropsy.287305/invalid@example.com (Tyranno)TyrannoView attachment 222210
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https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/help-what-to-do-about-fumigation.287115/invalid@example.com (KabukitheFish)KabukitheFish4Read This Post Before Getting FishSun, 20 Aug 2017 21:29:56 +0000https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/read-this-post-before-getting-fish.42633/
https://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/threads/read-this-post-before-getting-fish.42633/invalid@example.com (gsk177)gsk177
I just read a post from a member inquiring about stocking his 58g tank. He is thinking about getting a Ghostfish, but the species of fish really doesn't matter. He is being told that his Ghostfish can get up to 20 inches in length, but he has fell in love with them and he THINKS the LFS will take them back when they get too big.

My hope is to get this Thread posted as a sticky so that it remains at the top of...

I purchased (about 8 months ago) a 55 gallon tank, freshwater, and a HOB filter (aqueon 50-gallon type) and went through the process of letting the tank cycle before lightly stocking.

Like a misguided newbie, I picked out some fish I just "liked", and started with a group of 5 black skirt tetras. The local fish shop person also suggested I needed an algae eater (now you all know where this is going...) and suggested a pleco. I should have...